Meet The Team

Riccardo

WHAT I DO HERE AT THE VWC

I run the everyday business behind the scenes, talking to Suppliers & customers and preparing for the new arrivals

WHAT I DO OUTSIDE OF WORK

Football is my passion, I love playing, watching, sleeping football!

FAVOURITE FOOD/DRINK

I am a sweet and savoury guy so the world is my oyster, but I do like a good curry and pint at the end of a hard working week.

YOUR CLAIM TO FAME MOMENT

I was in the Ibiza papers for supporting my friend on bike, whilst he ran around the island in 4 days. He completed 4 marathons in 4 days all to raise awareness for his charity PAUL – for brain recovery.

INTERESTING FACT ABOUT YOU

I have successfully hiked and summited Kilamanjaro Mountain  20,000 ft above sea level , the hardest thing I have done to date !

Louie

WHAT I DO HERE AT THE VWC

I manage the business and take responsibility in planning, directing and overseeing the smooth running of the company.

WHAT DO I DO OUTSIDE OF WORK?

Meet up with friends, go out for meals, listen to music and watch films.

FAVOURITE FOOD/DRINK

Meat Feast Pizza with stuffed crust and a glass of Jack Daniels with ice.

YOUR CLAIM TO FAME MOMENT

I appeared on BBC’s ‘Stargazing Live’

INTERESTING FACT ABOUT YOU

I have owned three Harley Davidsons.

Laura

WHAT I DO HERE AT THE VWC

Receptionist/Administrations – Here to welcome you when you arrive at our warehouse. I also process your orders and invoices.

WHAT I DO OUTSIDE OF WORK

Watch my local team Hull FC and spend time with my partner and family.

FAVOURITE FOOD / DRINK

I love a cuppa and anything with mushrooms in

INTERESTING FACT ABOUT YOU

I lived and worked in Spain for 6 months

Jacob

WHAT I DO HERE AT THE VWC

I control and operate all transportation. I also operate all stock and deliveries coming in and out of the warehouse and I grade out stock for orders.

WHAT I DO OUTSIDE OF WORK

Listen to music, play guitar and skateboard.

YOUR CLAIM TO FAME MOMENT

I have skated with my favourite professional skateboarder in Barcelona.

INTERESTING FACT ABOUT YOU

I did the 100m and 200m running for Yorkshire for 3 years, and never lost a race.

Patrick

WHAT I DO HERE AT THE VWC

eBay Sales and warehouse operative. Generating sales online and sorting orders in the warehouse.

WHAT I DO OUTSIDE OF WORK

I like writing and comedy and writing comedy.

FAVOURITE FOOD / DRINK

Broccoli and bananas, anything starting with a ‘B’. Also Tenderstem broccoli as I want to appear quirky.

YOUR CLAIM TO FAME MOMENT

I pushed James Mcavoy out the way in an artisan bakery.

INTERESTING FACT ABOUT YOU

I travelled through Japan on £200.

Ellie

WHAT I DO HERE AT THE VWC

I take care of our social media and keep it up to date with our current stock and deliveries. I also create artwork for any current promotions or sales that we may be having.

WHAT I DO OUTSIDE OF WORK

Sit down and watch a TV show (at the moment my fave is Chicago Fire). I also upcycle my own clothes. 🙂

FAVOURITE FOOD / DRINK

Biscuits and a cup of tea

YOUR CLAIM TO FAME MOMENT

Through successful social media posting for The VWC, I have received messages from well renowned brands such as ASOS.

INTERESTING FACT ABOUT YOU

I can say the alphabet backwards.

Nigel

WHAT I DO HERE AT THE VWC

I grade clothing, with pride and passion, for online orders and provide exemplary customer service to our warehouse visitors.

WHAT I DO OUTSIDE OF WORK

I go watch Hull Kingston Rovers, Go running and often read.

FAVOURITE FOOD/DRINK

Pasta and a cup of P.G Tips

YOUR CLAIM TO FAME MOMENT

I once met Mike Tyson

INTERESTING FACT ABOUT YOU

I lived in America for 4 months